Stock Reduction for Central Area

For several years the Park Hill estate has experienced increasing decline both in terms of building condition and desirability of properties. In 2004 Urban Splash and Manchester Methodist Housing were selected as lead developer and Registered Social Landlord. Once redeveloped the Park Hill estate will include 600 homes for market sale, 200 for rent and 40 for shared equity sale. Urban Splash aim to begin their work on the site in winter 2007, prior to this Sheffield City Council have committed to carrying out the enabling work. This includes the rehousing of existing tenants on a phased basis and consequently securing and decommissioning vacant properties and the demolition of sundry buildings.

Manor - 2 properties still awaiting demolition

 

Scotia Drive flats - 38 properties still awaiting demolition

 

Norfolk Park (Beldon Maisonnettes) - 14 properties still awaiting demolition

 

Park Hill Area Office, business units, school and garages are all now demolished

 

Arbourthorne 5 M's - dates to be confirmed

 

Arbourthorne T-Types - 27 properties to be demolished. dates to be confirmed after cabinet report in September 2007

The Stock Reduction Team has been involved in organising several joint consultation events with Manchester Methodist Housing Group (Registered Social Landlord for Park Hill) and Urban Splash (Appointed developer for the Park Hill Re-Development), and has held monthly tenant project groups to maintain tenant involvement.

 

Excellent relationships have also been established with our partners in Strategic Initiatives, Capital Resources Management Team and several demolition contractors.

Advance Security has been selected as our preferred contractor. Advance now provides a ‘made-to-measure’ security service on the estates affected by clearance. They are a visible presence and a deterrent for Vandals etc.